"Experience in these few years shows thet whenever the Government has the be outlook, there fare more rumours, but that these rumours have remained rumours 'On such occasions, broadminded people have paid' not the Shanghai by the Empress of Canada on May 18 on a visit to the Army' International Headquarters in London to confer with General Bram-well Booth concerning the Army's work in China, He expects to return to this country about September. command in North China over five years ago more than 60 centres in the provinces of Chihli, Shantung, and Shansi have opened.
"The Army's social work has, dur-ling these five yours, become well known amongst the Chinese and is highly appreciated by all, Tt has been the means of relieving untold distress amongs the destitute in Peking, other towns and villages.
Splendid properties have been acquired by the Salvation Army during this period. Not only has the spacious Headquarters' Building in Morrison Street been erected, but some 18 halls in other places have joither been purchased or erected. Land has also been acquired, and plans drawn up, for the erection at jan early date of a hospital near The Commissioner will be accompanied on his homeward. journey by his son." Mrs. Pearce and het daughter will remain in Peking dur-jing the Commissioner's absence,
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